2025 Legislative Agenda Michael Kaiser, whose formal title is Executive Vice President and Director of Government Affairs, is, to be more brief, our lobbyist. Every day he tracks legislation and regulations that can affect the American wine industry, participates in industry coalitions, and educates legislators and staff—including about wine’s $323 billion annual benefit to the … Read more

This is part of a WineAmerica-sponsored study  conducted by John Dunham & Associates, a leading economic research firm specializing in public policy issues. The study includes detailed national data as well as that for all 50 states plus a Methodology and Frequently Asked Questions section, all available at (WineAmerica2025EconomicStudy) Wyoming is one of the smallest … Read more

Wine Woes While the House is in recess (again), the Senate has been working on its version of a massive funding bill that most likely will eventually go to a House-Senate conference for a compromise, which the Republicans hope can occur before the 4th of July. Among the key areas of contention are the total … Read more

Wisconsin has a growing wine industry in all respects, based on WineAmerica-sponsored economic impact studies in 2022 and 2025, with the latter’s topline data shown below. Wisconsin’s history as a wine region goes back to the mid-19th Century when future California wine pioneer Agoston Haraszthy planted grapes near the Wisconsin River and created what is … Read more

The Waiting Game Washington, DC is a bizarre place in many ways, including the variable pace of work—from frenetic to idling. When Congress is in session, typically it’s a three-day week, because they fly in on Monday afternoon and leave Thursday afternoon, meaning Tuesday and Wednesday, and half of Thursday comprise their “work week”. However, … Read more